Chicago Weekend Photo Tour Blog June 29, 2014

July 01, 2014 at 6:35 PM

Chicago Weekend

These images are from our final day in Chicago, Sunday June 29th. Please make sure to scroll though to the end of today’s blog as we have posted a series of images that have been submitted by some of the photographers that traveled with us to Chicago.

After breakfast we spent our morning visiting and capturing the activities at Navy Pier. Our visit rewarded us with so many interesting photographs including some aerial images from the Chicago Pier Ferris Wheel. By the way did you know the ferris wheel was invited by a civil engineer from Illinois named George Washington Ferris, for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The cost of the ferris wheel was $300,000.00.

Later in the afternoon we met back at our hotel and transferred back to the train station for our return trip to Port Huron. It has been a fun weekend and we wold like to thank all the photographers that join Dave Chidley and myself for our weekend trek.

Enjoy the selection of images from our last day in Chicago ... and don’t forget to check out the selection of images submitted by our photographer guests that were on the tour. Dave and James.

One of the many interesting pieces of architecture Chicago has to offer.

Gentleman down by the pier, another one just for you Patti H.

As our weekend odyssey comes to a close with the Chicago skyline.

Red, White and Blue.

One of the many river and lake cruises. Some of our group took cruises today.

Photo opportunities everywhere you looked at the Navy Pier like the swing ride.

The red cars of the ferris wheel and building make for an interesting photo.

The giant ferris wheel at the pier.

This is the view of the Chicago skyline from the ferris wheel.

The swing ride aerial view, gotta love the shadows.

Wide lens offers a great perspective.

Looking down at the activities below.

The chairs from the swing ride make for an interesting photo.

The people make for a great photo too.

Another people shot ... notice the gal has two cell phones for selfies.

Fun ride and a great view.

I can fly ....

“Ok but first let me take a Selfie” - perfect for you Kim:)

More of the interesting buildings and activities at the pier.

Tall ship ride anyone?

Returning from a morning sail.

Trees frame the ship nicely.

Dropping the sails as the ship arrives back in port.

Another with the city as a backdrop.

White Stairs

This is one way to ask for forgiveness from the jokes that James tells ....

This next section is images that have been submitted by some of our photographer guests that toured with us. Thanks for taking the time to send in some of your great images. Enjoy.

Ann Paton submitted this shot of the Chicago River.

Ann Paton submitted this shot of a very colourful billboard.

Jim Paton submitted Chicago River at sunset.

Joan Elliott submitted “Deep Dish”

Alexa Coupland submitted “Station Photographer”

Alexa Coupland submitted “River Reflections”

Alexa Coupland submitted “Window Reflections”

Alexa Coupland submitted “River Guide”

This series was shot by Wes Terryberry and shot from our Amtrak train ride.

Wes Terryberry submitted ”Church of Clouds”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Abandoned”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Swamp Land”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Powerhouse”

Wes Terryberry submitted “World class games”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Smelted”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Rusted Tower”

Wes Terryberry submitted “On the right track”

Wes Terryberry submitted “Forest for the Trees”

Paul Garner submitted “Trump”

Paul Garner submitted “The great escape”

Paul Garner submitted “Home Alone” - I love it, Paul!!

Paul Garner submitted “Green Lanterns in the sky”

Paul Garner submitted “Smoke Break”

Paul Garner submitted “Wrinkled"

Paul Garner submitted “Reflections and Stairs”

Paul Garner submitted “Poster Girl”

Paul Garner submitted “Padded Cell”

Paul Garner submitted “Shapes and Waves”

Paul Garner submitted “Lighthouse”

Paul Garner submitted “Skyscraper in B&W”

Paul Garner submitted “Yellow Balconies”

Paul Garner submitted and a great image to wrap up with “Wrigley Seats”

Thanks again for following our Chicago Weekend Tour, we have all had a great time and come home with many great images. Don't forget to check back the 9th of July as Photo Tour Trekkers depart for our photo tour to the Queen Charlotte Islands on Canada's west coast.

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Posted by
Beth
on
Jul 1st, 2014

Wow, what a great collection of images. Thanks for sharing and I really enjoyed the shots sent in by your photographers. It's great to see their work from your tours.

Posted by
Ken
on
Jul 1st, 2014

Nice work everyone. I agree with the above post. It is fun to see some of the travellers photographs. I hope to travel with you again real soon.
Ken

Posted by
Bill & Deb
on
Jul 2nd, 2014

Welcome back and thanks for sharing your memories with all the wonderful photos.

Posted by
Dolores Cooper
on
Jul 2nd, 2014

Really enjoyed viewing all the photos. Great shots and so interesting. Thanks to all for sharing.

Posted by
Jerry
on
Jul 2nd, 2014

Great images from your final day of the trip, the idea of also posting some images from the trekkers is great. Thanks again for sharing.

Posted by
Kelly
on
Jul 5th, 2014

Wow, there are many great images here from your weekend. I agree with the above posts nice that some of the guests submitted images for posting. It is great to see their work too.

Posted by
Shari
on
Jul 9th, 2014

Lots of great photos. So many different shots. The reflections were great. Loved the last photo with all the colour.
Such a wonderful city to visit, brings back many memories. Thank you for sharing your images.